Dood van Robert Manners 1786 - 1788

"The Death of Lord Robert Manners", created between 1786 and 1788, is a dramatic engraving by the English artist John Keyse Sherwin. The print depicts the death of Lord Robert Manners, a British naval commander, on the deck of a ship during battle. The scene is filled with emotion, with figures in various poses of mourning, grief, and urgency. The composition is striking, with the dying figure of Manners at the center, surrounded by those attending to him. The scene highlights the stark reality of war and the fragility of life, making it a powerful and moving piece of art.